Texas
How to Become a Water Wastewater Engineer
Learn what water wastewater engineer professionals do, how to enter the field, and how the career can grow—plus current Texas earning potential.
Texas Median Salary
2026 EDITION
Time to Entry
2-4 months, usually during the senior year of undergraduate
Total Investment
$12,000 - $14,000
Employment #s
Our Features
Every figure in this guide is dated and traced to the agency or survey it came from. Wage data: BLS OEWS May 2025 (released 15 May 2026). Wage shown is for a related occupation and is indicative only — BLS publishes no exact match for this role.
Who It's For:
For people exploring water wastewater engineer and ready-to-start candidates who want a clear, source-backed view of the work, the entry requirements, the time and cost involved, and the paths available after qualification.
What's in the Guide:
What the work involves, where the role fits, and what employers expect | A step-by-step entry roadmap covering education, regulation, credentials, exams, time, and cost | Career-specific skills and realities: Phase 1: Foundational Education - The Academic Gauntlet; Degree Requirements | Current Texas and U.S. pay ranges and the factors that shape earning potential | A source-backed 90-day action plan
Earning Potential
Texas
United States
BLS OEWS May 2025 (released 15 May 2026)
Regulatory Authority
Texas Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors
Is a license required?
Varies
Credential
The License - Professional Engineer (PE) Licensure in Texas
Continuing Education
6 hours long, 110 multiple-choice questions
Examination
FE Exam Registration (taken senior year): $175
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Texas Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors sets the standard that employers hire against.
Common Questions
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